Globelink Travel Insurance Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Globelink provided me with a 5 month cover for worldwide cruise trip. For the first time ever, I needed to claim (over £2k) for a medical issue. The emergency contact team were very helpful and prov... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You only really know how good an insurance company is when you have to claim. This company is the worst - customer for several years. They did everything they could to avoid paying. Now I have to ta... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company seems great. Someone actually answered the phone within a few rings :))). Well thats a good start. It also offers insurance to preclude any existing conditions which is much needed in th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wish to thank the lady Ms. Tracey for her helping me settle insurance for our travel. She was great in understanding my dilemma using the internet, and helped me proceedd throughout finally... See more

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Annual Multi trip policies are available for people aged up to 79 with Single trip policies up to age 89. Many Pre-Existing Medical conditions, Trekking to up to 3500 m, and lots of Adventure Activities are covered for free. Get an instant quote online or over the phone.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought insurance with Globe Link

I bought insurance with Globe Link, sadly I had to go hospital during my holiday, I sent a claim as they suggest me but to have an answer from the insurance company it's really difficult, after claim they answer me only one time with an automatic reply, I had to call and call center told me to send another email and in 1 day they will answer but after the call it's already pass 6 days and in total more than two weeks. From an insurance I expect a fast answer not 2 emails that never answer and a call center that push back you because I can be have an answer only by email.

28 January 2024
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

We are so sorry to hear your experience and thank you for bringing it to our attention. It is not the service we expect and we are addressing this immediately with the insurers and claims handlers. Please email us on globelink@globelink.co.uk with more details and we will look to assist. Although we don’t have claims authority and the insurers have been appointed by HWA , as a valued customer we appreciate the feedback and we will be contacting HWA to see if we can find out more and we will revert back to you in due course.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

All good until you try to make a claim.

You never can rate a travel insurance until you need to make a claim. Have been with Globelink for 4-5 years on and off, (no insurance taken during pandemic, because i was not travelling). Easy enough to take out the cover even with minor medical history, and very competitive on price, especially the annual policy.
Recently had to make a claim to recover some medical expenses on a cruise where my wife and I caught influenza, visited ships doctor to obtain diagnosis and medication, obtained invoices etc.
Returned home to claim back our direct medical only costs incurred, now the fun has started, pages and pages of forms to fill in, most info requested not even applicable or the form in English. Took several hours to complete, wanted my bank details!!?? Submitted all the various info minus bank details which they eventually agreed i could supply once claim agreed.
Heard nothing back not even an acknowledgement of claim.
Update 13/02/24:
Globelink director intervened, claim cleared and initial problems hopefully resolved for others to have a better experience. Be warned because of three individual visits to a doctor, this was treated as three individual claims and accordingly deductions of 250 excess applied. From $740 of doctors fees I received 209 euros.
Having said all above Globelink did take interest in my comments, and thoroughly investigated processes used by the independent claims handler HWA.

10 January 2024
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

We are so sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the insurance provided and in response to the point you have made we are actively taking measures to simplify the claims process. We thank you for your valuable insights on this. Bank details are requested in order to make claims payments. With regards to the claim payment we would point out that each visit was a separate claim and none of the individual claims was above the excess amount. We did however as a goodwill gesture the claims team combined two of the claims into one which is how we were able to generate the payment and therefore the excess was applied fairly. To clarify $740 US, is €685 Euro. Your combined excess for the two of you was €500. Therefore we have actually paid you slightly more than would be due by deducting one excess each

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star

Easy to complete, no fuss, easy to understand

19 January 2024
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thank you for your review. Travel safe.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

Avoid! Avoid! Avoid! Claim has been put in three months ago and no refund for stolen luggage. I have emailed and just a generic email "please be advised that your claim is under process under a priority list" I think the claims might be a scam. I have emailed global link who revert me to HWA who aren't processing the claim and have all supplied receipts and documents.

Do yourself a favour and use a different insurance company.

7 November 2023
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Dear Mark, We were so sorry to hear of your experience and thank you for bringing it to our attention via email. It is not the service we expect and we have addressed this immediately with the insurers and claims handlers.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good product, excellent management team who takes matters seriously

** Amended review. Since my initial review and terrible experience, the insurance company has responded and intervened. They have gone above and beyond to remedy the situation and are reviewing their claims process. Seeing as the claims handler is not on Trustpilot, and this review should be fair and balanced, I am amending my review to reflect my experience with the actual insurance provider - Globelink. Overall the insurance product was one of the best I compared online. In the end, my claim was successfully settled. In summary, despite a rather antiquated process which I trust they are now revamping, the product is well-priced for the extensive cover and does perform when needed. Given the company's response, I can only trust that they care about their business and take matters like this seriously.

23 January 2024
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thank you so much for taking the time to update your feedback on our service, it really does mean a lot to us, best wishes on your future travel and don’t hesitate to reach out again if you need to make a future claim and we will do our best to support you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

prompt service

15 January 2024
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thank you for your feedback, the documents are always delivered immediately via email and are available to view, check and print at any time in that email via the live links.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great value for money and excellent service

It’s was easy to complete the registration. All of the questions have information about your options. It’s easy to select an option then go back and change to another option to compare the prices. It’s clear what you are paying for.
I am a repeat customer as I have had great service from Globelink. No nonsense!!

18 January 2024
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Dear Linda,

Thank you for your feedback and we are pleased to have you purchase form us again that you found our website clear and easy to navigate.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Multi Trip Cover

The rep who dealt with me was super helpful and explained the cover comprehensively. Have used this company for years (the Multi Trip package) and have found it to be the front runner.

4 January 2024
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thank you for your feedback. Enjoy your trips.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Mixed review but happy in the end

I have given this product 3 stars with mixed feelings. It took 3 months with no communications before the small claim was settled. However, when I brought my concerns higher up the chain, my claim was immediately prioritized and followed up on to be sure I was happy.

11 January 2024
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

We were so sorry to hear your experience in the delay of your claim settlement and thank you for bringing it to our attention. It is not the service we expect and we have addressed with the insurers and claims handlers. Although we don’t have claims authority as a valued customer we appreciated the feedback and are very pleased we could help and that your claim has now been settled. Best wishes, Globelink

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I was going to buy an insurance from…

I was going to buy an insurance from these people, but I first read the reviews of their claims handler Collinson Group on Trustpilot. They are dire, especially recently (late 2023): 47 of the 50 most recent reviews are all one star. So I would look too if I was you before purchasing. Update. I have now seen their reply. They say they have changed supplier. As far as I can tell this is not the first time they have changed supplier. Surely they should have changed sooner? So for myself I will wait to see positive reviews from individuals making claims through the new provider. Until then this remain an excellent front end, but which links to a dreadful claims process if something actually goes wrong and you need to make a claim

8 January 2024
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thanks for taking the time to comment. We have changed Insurance and Claims providers for all new purchases from Dec 23. We can now return to providing you with the previously consistently ‘Excellent’ Rated service built over 25+ years. Please give us a try and you won’t be disappointed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The website is easy to navigate and…

The website is easy to navigate and seems straight forward... of course, I just signed up and have not had to make a claim... hope I never will! But the proof will be if I ever do need to make a claim. Until then, it is a 4 star review. Let's see how they rate if I ever really need their help!

11 December 2023
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thank you for your feedback. Travel safely.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used this company said no 2021 and so…

Used this company said no 2021 and so far everything good. Love that the online buying of the online nsurance is straightforward and simple to follow.

24 November 2023
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thank you for choosing Globelink Travel Insurance. We are happy to secure your trips.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great company to deal with, very easy to telephone, hardly any wait at all. Arranged for my documents to be posted and they happily did this. Would recommend.

15 November 2023
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re happy to secure your travel.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

competitive price

competitive price, good customer service, I had no printer and they posted promptly.
As customer feed back they should advertise cruise travel is standard part of policy

29 September 2023
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to secure your travel.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear terms and conditions …

Clear terms and conditions clear and concise policy. Easy and quick purchase followed by imediate receipt of policy documents

27 September 2023
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thank you for choosing Globelink Travel Insurance. We are happy to secure your trips.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was relatively easy to understand…

It was relatively easy to understand how to book and was an easy site to navigate. Best fo all was the fact that you were willing to send me a hard copy of the contract and terms and conditions at no extra charge. Much appreciated.

2 September 2023
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thank you for the feedback. Travel safe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Competitive price

2 September 2023
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thank you for choosing Globelink Travel Insurance. We wish you enjoyable and safe trips.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

One-way travel insurance via USA, with cruising.

We were looking for one-way travel insurance via the USA and cruising. The main issue is if something happens in the USA. The information was clear, the pricing was clear and questions were answered promptly by Tracey.

1 September 2023
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Reply from Globelink Travel Insurance

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your opinion.

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